• An initial diagnostic evaluation

• 16 individual sessions with a therapist over 8 weeks

• Learning how to address the most common factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts

• Evidence-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy focused on transformative long-term healing of psychological wounds

• 5-minute weekly check-ins or skills coaching calls with your therapist

• Guided meditations

• Access to the Higher Self Alumni weekly support group after completing the program

This program is for anyone who is struggling with chronic suicidality. That means, anyone who often thinks about not existing, dying, or ending their own life.

If you are imminently suicidal, then crisis intervention is necessary. Call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room. However, if you are currently stable enough to not require emergency, in-patient, or partial hospitalization, but still are troubled by wanting to die, this program might be suitable for you.

Like most mental health treatment, there is no guaranteed "cure." While we use evidence-based practices that have helped many people feel less suicidal, each person is unique. Our therapists do their best to give our clients the best support they can.

Talk to one of our therapists to see if the program would be a good fit for you.

In the Higher Self program, you would meet with a therapist twice a week to learn skills and gain insights -- the tools you need to want to live your life. The rest of the week, you'd do what you usually do (work, school, home life, etc.). With your therapist's support, you'll implement the skills to make real changes in your life.

Unlike more intensive treatment, you will still have time to stay in school or work.

Unlike less structured talk therapy, Higher Self is focused on reducing suicidal thoughts. The therapist not only listens, but teaches you techniques to improve your life. For example:

• Mindfulness skills to stay present without getting overwhelmed by emotions

• Get more restful sleep (suicidal thoughts and sleep issues tend to go together).

• Social skills to make friends and maintain quality relationships.

Just to name a few!

After you complete the program, you can join our Higher Self Alumni Group. Here you can connect with people who have gone through similar things and learned the same skills as you. Give and receive support in a weekly group.

Yes! Tamarasa Therapy is currently 100% virtual.

We ask that you

• Have your sessions at the address you have on file.

• Use a strong signal for the best internet connection.

• Keep your space confidential.

We are in-network with the following health insurance carriers:

• Aetna

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• United Healthcare

In-network cost will depend on your insurance coverage. Please verify your benefits with your insurance carrier.

Private pay is $150 per individual session and $60 per group session.

Out-of-network is $150 per individual session and $60 per group session. We will provide superbills for insurance reimbursement. Reimbursement rates depend on your insurance coverage. Please verify your benefits with your insurance carrier.

There is no extra charge for coaching calls that stay within the time limits. Calls that go over 15 minutes will be billed for $37.50 for every 15 additional minutes of the call. This may or may not be covered by insurance benefits.

Crisis calls (calls than involve assessing and ensuring physical safety) cost $250 for up to 60 minutes of call time, and $125 for every 30 additional minutes of the call. This is often, but not always, covered by insurance benefits. Mental health crisis services can be accessed at no charge by calling or texting 988.

We will work with you to make sure there is continuity of care. Options include:

• Keep meeting with your therapist

• The Higher Self Alumni Group, a support group with others who have gone through the program

• Referral to another therapist

With your permission, our Program Coordinator will check in with you after 3 months and 6 months to see how you're doing.

A: Our minds are made up of different parts. There can be one part of us that shows up at work, and another part comes out when we’re with our friends, and a totally different one when we are alone. We can seem like one person when we’re angry and a wholly different person when we’re cheerful. Our mind is made up of various facets of our personality that contain multitudes and contradictions. Each of these parts plays a role and takes on particular responsibilities to help us navigate the circumstances in our lives. In addition to all these parts, we all have “the you who is not a part”—a Higher Self. Deep down, we have an inner core that has resources of wisdom, compassion, curiosity, and love. Though we don’t always experience it, it’s always there. It has been described by different names by spiritual traditions and psychotherapy frameworks: the soul, the wise-mind, the heart, jiva, the spirit, rūḥ, Buddha nature, yechidah, core consciousness, atman, the Self. For some, it is a spiritual experience. For others, it’s just something that works. In our program, we call it the Higher Self.